The Warriors selected Damian Jones with the 30th overall pick in the 2016 draft.
As a rookie, the big man appeared in just 10 NBA games.
He also suited up for the Santa Cruz Warriors 31 times.
"He's got a year under his belt now and he's healthy. This is his first real season where he's starting fresh. I don't tell anybody where they rank on the pecking order and totem pole. You just gotta play.
"You never know how this stuff turns out. If a guy is good enough to play, we're gonna play him.